Enhabit Hospice
Amarillo, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741634)
CMS process measure: 96.84 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 29 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (806) 223-4741 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 81% would definitely recommend Enhabit Hospice, and 77% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, Enhabit Hospice scored 96.84, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Enhabit Hospice serves 29 ZIP codes from its Amarillo, Texas office in Potter County. Families in and around Amarillo can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Enhabit Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 741634, certified since 2016. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Enhabit Hospice is a for-profit hospice in Amarillo, Texas, serving families in Potter County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since August 30, 2016, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 741634.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 81% would definitely recommend Enhabit Hospice, and 77% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating figure in this data set, though these caregiver-reported percentages reflect direct family feedback about the care experience.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Enhabit Hospice scored 96.84, above the Texas state average of 94.72. Its care index score is listed at 10, and CMS data shows that 74.2% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life.
Enhabit Hospice reports serving 29 ZIP codes from its Amarillo office, reflecting a moderately broad service area in the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by calling the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Enhabit Hospice?
Yes. Enhabit Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741634), certified since August 30, 2016, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
According to CMS Care Compare data, 81% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Enhabit Hospice, and 77% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Enhabit Hospice scored 96.84 on CMS's composite process measure, above the Texas state average of 94.72. Its care index score is listed at 10, and 74.2% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Enhabit Hospice serves 29 ZIP codes from its office in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 29 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Enhabit Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality and survey data are the more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Enhabit Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 30, 2016.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a patient has a life-limiting prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical attention for pain and symptom relief.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify where care is delivered; please contact Enhabit Hospice at (806) 223-4741 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Enhabit Hospice at (806) 223-4741 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quality measures compare to state averages, what areas are served, and how care is coordinated; these are good topics to raise directly with Enhabit Hospice at (806) 223-4741.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Enhabit Hospice (CCN 741634) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741634?state=TX to confirm current CMS data.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.